Carlo Prater

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Carlo Prater
BornCarlo Ricardo Prater [1]
(1981-06-25) June 25, 1981 (age 43)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Other namesNeo
Residence Brasilia, Brazil
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170.7 lb (77.4 kg; 12.19 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach73 in (190 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil
TeamPrater MMA [2]
Metro Fight Club
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black belt in Luta Livre
Brown belt in Judo [3]
Years active2002-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total61
Wins35
By knockout3
By submission19
By decision12
By disqualification1
Losses25
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision17
Draws1
Amateur record
Total1
Wins0
Losses1
By knockout1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Carlo Ricardo Prater [1] (born June 25, 1981) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2002, Prater has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, the MFC, Vale Tudo Japan, the Palace Fighting Championship, Legacy FC, and Titan FC.

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Background

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Prater was raised along with his younger sister by parents who had been American missionaries in Brazil since the 1970s. Prater's father took a pulpit job in Connecticut, resulting in the family to move to the United States. Prater was enrolled in Tang Soon Do upon moving to the U.S. in 1987, which he continued training in for three years. [4] After his parents divorced, Prater moved with his father to Oklahoma in 1993 and began competing in wrestling. After viewing the first UFC events, Prater began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo while he was also wrestling. Having excelled, Prater was recruited by MMA fighter and grappler Jeff Lindsey before moving back to Brazil in 1998. Still in high school, Prater also began training in Luta Livre as well as boxing and kickboxing. In 2000, Prater went to Thailand where he began competing in Muay Thai before later transitioning to competing in professional mixed martial arts, moving to Texas to train with Yves Edwards. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Prater would make his debut as an amateur on March 28, 1998, when he faced David Hargrove at USWF 8. He lost via first-round TKO. [6]

Prater made his professional debut in November 2002. Over the next year, he amassed an undefeated record of 10–0. He experienced his first professional loss to Drew Fickett in April 2004. During his early career, Prater collected a notable win when he submitted future WEC Welterweight Champion and UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit by triangle choke.

World Extreme Cagefighting

In early 2008, Prater again faced Carlos Condit at WEC 32, [7] when Condit was the WEC welterweight champion. In the rematch, Condit won via submission in the first round.

Prater then faced fellow former title challenger Brock Larson at WEC 35. [8] He lost the fight via first-round TKO, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Strikeforce

Prater made his Strikeforce debut against Bryan Travers at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy. [9] He won the fight via technical submission in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Prater made his debut for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 142. He stepped in as a replacement for Siyar Bahadurzada against fellow Brazilian Erick Silva. [10] Prater looked to have originally lost the bout via TKO due to punches at 0:29 seconds in first round. However, Silva was disqualified for landing illegal punches to the back of Prater's head.

Prater faced Canadian T. J. Grant on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [11] Grant defeated Prater via unanimous decision.

Prater lost to Marcus LeVesseur on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5 via split decision. [12] After this loss, he was subsequently released from the promotion. [13]

Legacy FC

Prater made his LFC debut on July 22, 2011, when he faced Cameron Dollar at LFC 7. He won the fight via second-round kimura submission. [14] Following a short stint in the UFC, Prater returned to face Carlos Diego Ferreira at LFC 20 on May 31, 2013. [15] Prater lost the fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Titan Fighting Championship

Prater has signed with Titan Fighting Championship. He made his promotional debut at Titan FC 32 on December 19, 2014, against Rick Hawn and lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Personal life

Prater is married and has a son. [4]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
61 matches35 wins25 losses
By knockout34
By submission194
By decision1217
By disqualification10
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss35–25–1Kamil OniszczukTKO (leg kick)CAVEMMA 4March 1, 202410:33 Jastrzębie-Zdrój, PolandMiddleweight debut.
Loss35–24–1Alexander ButenkoTKO (submission to strikes)RFA 5October 29, 202211:48 Brno, Czech Republic
Loss35–23–1Nikola JoksovićDecision (unanimous)FNC Armagedon 3 SemifinalsJuly 29, 202235:00 Zabok, Croatia
Win35–22–1Cesar BenitezSubmission (anaconda choke)Centro Oeste Fight 14December 11, 202111:20 Brasília, Brazil
Loss34–22–1 Bojan Veličković TKO (punches)Oktagon 27September 11, 202112:44 Novo Mesto, Slovakia
Loss34–21–1Stefan SekulićDecision (unanimous)Serbian Battle Championship 32July 24, 202135:00 Bački Petrovac, Serbia
Win34–20–1Cristiano BonisKO (punch)King of Ring MMA 2July 20, 201911:09 Brasilia, Brazil
Loss33–20–1 Justin Edwards Submission (guillotine choke)Premier MMA Championship 9August 11, 201831:44 Covington, Kentucky, United States
Win33–19–1Eric ScallanSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Legacy Fighting Alliance 32 January 26, 201823:39 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win32–19–1Evan SamadDecision (split)Premier MMA Championship 5: Prater vs. SamadNovember 18, 201735:00 Covington, Kentucky, United States
Loss31–19–1Jason NorwoodDecision (unanimous)Fury FC 19September 29, 201735:00 Humble, Texas, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss31–18–1Erivan PereiraDecision (majority)Aspera FC 45October 8, 201635:00 Brasília, Brazil
Loss31–17–1Dylan FussellDecision (split) WSOF Global Championship 1 November 21, 201535:00 Hainan, China
Loss31–16–1Robert WhiteDecision (split)Absolute Action 43August 29, 201535:00 Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss31–15–1 Rick Hawn Decision (unanimous)Titan FC 32December 19, 201435:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Loss31–14–1 Carlos Diego Ferreira Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC 20: Prater vs. FerreiraMay 31, 201335:00 Corpus Christi, Texas United States
Win31–13–1Sebastian LatorreSubmission (kimura)Fight Now ChampionshipJanuary 25, 20131N/A Maceio, Brazil
Loss30–13–1 Kuniyoshi Hironaka Decision (unanimous) Vale Tudo Japan 2012 December 24, 201235:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss30–12–1 Marcus LeVesseur Decision (split) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201235:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss30–11–1 T. J. Grant Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 201235:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win30–10–1 Erick Silva DQ (punches to the back of the head) UFC 142 January 14, 201210:29 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Welterweight bout.
Win29–10–1Gleristone SantosSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Capital Fight 4September 6, 201124:58 Brasília, Brazil
Win28–10–1Cameron DollarSubmission (kimura)Legacy FC 7: Prater vs. DollarJuly 22, 201121:53 Houston, Texas, United States
Win27–10–1Henrique MelloSubmission (rear-naked choke)International Fighter ChampionshipApril 29, 201110:50 Recife, Brazil Lightweight bout.
Win26–10–1Bryan TraversTechnical submission (inverted anaconda choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy February 18, 201110:38 Cedar Park, Texas, United StatesCatchweight bout (160 lb.)
Loss25–10–1 Reza Madadi Decision (unanimous)Superior Challenge 6October 29, 201035:00 Stockholm, SwedenPrater came in 15 lbs overweight.
Loss25–9–1 Drew Fickett Submission (rear-naked choke)Shine: Lightweight Grand PrixSeptember 10, 201012:02 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesShine Lightweight Grand PrixTournament Final.
Win25–8–1Charlie BrownDecision (majority)Shine: Lightweight Grand PrixSeptember 10, 201025:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesReplaced injured Rich Crunkilton in Tournament.
Loss24–8–1 Richard Crunkilton Decision (split)Shine: Lightweight Grand PrixSeptember 10, 201035:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss24–7–1 Antonio McKee Decision (unanimous) MFC 22 October 2, 200935:00 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaNon-title bout; Prater failed to make weight.
Win24–6–1Dominique RobinsonDecision (unanimous) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 200953:00 Lemoore, California, United StatesWon vacant PFC World Lightweight Championship.
Loss23–6–1 Brock Larson TKO (punches) WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura August 3, 200810:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win23–5–1Garett DavisDecision (unanimous)Raw Combat: ResurrectionJune 20, 200835:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win22–5–1Marcelo BritoDecision (unanimous)UWC: InvasionApril 26, 200835:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss21–5–1 Carlos Condit Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 13, 200813:48 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United StatesFor WEC Welterweight Championship.
Win21–4–1 Keith Wisniewski Decision (split)Art of War 3September 1, 200735:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win20–4–1 Anthony Lapsley Decision (unanimous)Art of War 1March 9, 200735:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win19–4–1Marlon MathiasTKO (stomps)Storm Samurai 12November 25, 200614:55 Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Loss18–4–1Derrick NobleDecision (unanimous)Mix FC: Boardwalk BlitzMarch 4, 200635:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win18–3–1 Pat Healy Submission (arm-triangle choke)Euphoria: USA vs. JapanNovember 5, 200523:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win17–3–1Adam ArredondoSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFC: Rumble on the Rio 2October 15, 200513:03 McAllen, Texas, United States
Loss16–3–1 Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous)FFC 15: Fiesta Las VegasSeptember 14, 200535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–2–1Claudionor FontinelleSubmission (anaconda choke)Meca World Vale Tudo 12July 9, 200513:52 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win15–2–1 Mikey Gomez Decision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 11February 12, 200525:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss14–2–1 Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous)Freestyle Fighting Championships 13December 10, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win14–1–1Thomas SchulteDecision (unanimous)Fightworld 3November 27, 200435:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win13–1–1Efrain RuizDecision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 10October 30, 200425:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win12–1–1 Carlos Condit Submission (triangle choke)Fightworld 2September 11, 200412:51 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win11–1–1 Spencer Fisher Decision (unanimous)Freestyle Fighting Championships 9May 14, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss10–1–1 Drew Fickett Submission (guillotine choke)Rage on the RiverApril 17, 200432:25 Redding, California, United States
Draw10–0–1Sauli HeilimoDrawAbsolute Fighting Championships 7February 27, 200425:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win10–0 Melvin Guillard Submission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Fighting Championships 7December 19, 200312:32 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win9–0Andrew ChappelleDecisionIFC: Rumble on the RioDecember 6, 200335:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win8–0Chris MillsSubmission (guillotine choke)Reality Fighting Championships 2May 10, 200311:04 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win7–0Lee KingSubmission (armbar)Renegades Extreme FightingApril 18, 20031N/A Houston, Texas, United States
Win6–0Adam ArredondoTKO (injury)Renegades Extreme FightingApril 18, 200310:17 Houston, Texas, United States
Win5–0Lee KingSubmission (guillotine choke)Renegades Extreme FightingFebruary 1, 200311:04 Houston, Texas, United States
Win4–0Jeremiah O'NealSubmission (armbar)Renegades Extreme FightingFebruary 1, 200311:22 Houston, Texas, United States
Win3–0Teo BaumgardnerSubmission (guillotine choke)Reality Fighting Championships 1January 25, 200314:22 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win2–0Andrew ChappelleSubmission (rear-naked choke)Talon Challenge 3November 1, 2002N/AN/A Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win1–0Frank AlcalaSubmission (armbar)Talon Challenge 3November 1, 2002N/AN/A Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout01
By submission00
By decision00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1David HargroveTKO (punches)Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 8March 28, 199811:40 Texas, United States

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